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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the Year of Our Lord, 
One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-Five, 

By J. M. MORRISON, 

In the^Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. 



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CONTENTS. 

Page. 

Accommodations, - - - 22 

Bath Houses, ---------- 19 

Bathing, 17 

Diseases Benefitted, * 6 

Hot Springs as a Kesort, 12 

Neighboring Springs, &c, 

- 2^ 

Physicians, - " 

The Hot Springs, - - - 

The Town of Hot Springs, 9 



THE HOT SPRINGS. 



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the I lot Sprin ' to 

South through th( 

Mountain. :m«l other 

Lron n Spring flows from the base ol tin mou 

about >i\i> 
temperature of one hundred and fifty degreei 
hcit. Anotii. r. ( ailed the M Larg< 
also mar the baw of the mountain, diachargei 
thirty-five gallons per minute, and thei 
oi others which diet 
gallons per minute i 



6 THE HOT SPRINGS 

The temperature of the Hot Springs ranges from 
ninety to one hundred and fifty degrees of Fahrenheit's 
thermometer. 

The analysis of*the waters of these Springs reveals 
a slight difference in some of the larger ones ; showing 
a trace more of one property than of others, and from 
this preponderating ingredient several of the largest 
springs derive names, thus: the "Arsenic" Spring, in 
which that mineral is more distinctly traced than in 
the other springs. The "Alum" Spring, containing a 
predominance of alum. The "Magnesia" Spring, so 
called from the quantity of magnesia contained in the 
water, and some others of less importance. 

The waters of the Hot Springs, as analyzed by various 
scientists, are found to contain lime, silicates, magnesia, 
soda, iron, potash and alum, and traces of some other 
properties. 

The chief benefits are said to be derived from the 
magnetic properties of the waters, from the peculiar 
combination of minerals held in solution, and from the 
various gases which the waters contain, and which are 
evolved by exposure to the air, arising in a dense steam 
from the springs in damp weather, almost obscuring 
from view that portion of the mountain from which the 
springs issue forth. To retain these gases it is, therefore, 
necessary to seal the springs and carry the water in 
closed pipes to the point at which it is desired ta use it 
for bathing. This plan has been adopted by some of 
the bathing establishments in the valley, which are lo- 
cated at a distance from the Springs, of which I will 
speak hereafter. 

There are no Springs of cold water on the same side 
of the Hot Spring Mountain as that from which the 






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Bpringi bj th< wati i ! i romd near 

Th( 
mi the west bank b 

the office 

on the bank of ibe * 

. Iron Sprii 
the buildii 

worth The Ai-. n 8 Ki near the lOOt 

the Arlington B 

Rath 1I<": :i t,,r 

valley, and tho 

the different reaidenl phj ifc tana, who preaa 

cni water- for different ailment* 

The lower portion of the Hot Sprii M in, be- 
low the line of the high* i D B ] to a 
considerable depth, with ■ soft, po 
claimed bj ' ,roln t,H> ,,Mt 
BpringB which has been accumulating 



O THE HOT SPRINGS 

In excavating in this rock for the erection of bath 
houses, and for other purposes, new springs have been 
discovered from time to time, until the number has in- 
creased from the original forty-two, first discovered, to 
fifty six; and the opening of these new channels does 
not affect, or lessen the volume of, any of the other 
Springs, which leads to the belief in the existence of 
an immense and inexhaustable subteranean lake, or pool 
of water, heated by fires at a great distance below the 
surface of the earth, and that the water is forced up- 
wards by the expansion of the gases produced by the 
intense heat, and the chemical action of the substances 
held in solution by the heated water. 

Popular opinion ascribes the heating of the water of 
these Hot Springs to the smouldering fires of a once 
active volcano, and the appearance of the surrounding 
country would certainly seem to warrant such a belief, 
but scientific men who have thoroughly studied the for- 
mations around the Hot Spring Mountain, deny this, 
and assert that the heat is produced by chemical com- 
binations of insufficient strength to produce a volcanic 
eruption, and, consequently, there is no immediate dan- 
ger of this modern Bethesda being swallowed up by 
rivers of molten lava, or obliterated by the shocks of 
earthquakes. 






THE TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS. 



ol Lh( II 
within the | 

The p 

the narrowest 

t(l 111' 

the valle] 

with pretty, romanl i 

tul eminence* 
I small oat 
a little display 

improved 1 13 some oi our < 11 

w ho o\\ 11 1 [11 1m- 

one "t the m 

it one atti - 
the business portion of the t- 
narrow to admit "t in"! ire and I 

valley widens, and the tow q Lb here inU 

eral ^t i 

There are Bom< '1 buildh unong 

w lit* li are some "t" tin l ; 
finest drug Store in the many \< 

residences. The great dnw back to the impro 

the valley baa been the Impossibility of acquiring a good 

title to land within the t US imme»liateh 



10 THE HOT sPKtNGS 

rou&ding the town, and upon a portion of which the 
town is located, it being in litigation between the 
United States, claiming it as a reservation, and a num- 
ber of private parties, who claim portions of the land 
under various grants and claims; but there is good 
prospect of a speedy settlement of the matter, as it has 
been argued before the Court of Claims of the United 
States, and a decision will soon be reached. Notwith- 
standing the serious drawbacks to improvement, num- 
bers of new buildings are continually going up, and it 
is safe to predict that, within the next five years, there 
will be a resident population of ten thousand people. 
There is a street railway in operation through the entire 
length of the valley with cars passing any point every 
five minutes. At the north end of the street railway 
track a beautiful park has been enclosed and laid off, a 
large pavilion, with a stage for theatrical performances 
and an excellent floor for dancing, has been built within 
the grounds, and a number of very pretty summer 
houses with rustic benches and tables, have been erected 
for those who wish to retire from the throng and en- 
joy the cool refreshing air during the summer evenings. 
The Park has already become a very popular resort. 

The visitors who come here are, mainly, from the 
first circles of society and are from all parts of the 
United States and Canada, and many from Mexico, Cuba 
and Europe, so thai those wishing to come here need not 
fear being brought in contact with improper charac- 
nr-. There are as few disturbances of the peace in 
Hot Springs as in any town of its size in the country, 
and law and order arc strictly enforced by efficient 
officers. 

A party of surveyors are now running a prelimi- 
nary line from this place to Malvern for a railroad, 



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In running ordflf b 

the Bt 
and 

o the Impi 

md pleas- 
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be d< of Iheee 

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There are twely< dl ""*•* 

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HOT SPRINGS AS A RESORT. 



As a resort for invalids this place is unequalled any- 
where in the world. The waters cure a greater number 
of diseases than any other thermal waters known, and 
are beneficial in many cases of chronic complaints 
which have failed to yield to treatment at the most 
noted Springs in Europe. Invalids come here from all 
parts of the country, who, when they arrive, have to be 
carried about, but after bathing a short time they are 
able to walk about, and many throw away their crutch- 
es and canes altogether in a few weeks, and, after a so- 
journ of two or three months at the Springs, return to 
their homes rejoicing in better health than they had en- 
jo} r ed for many years before ; the most of them entirely 
restored, and their health as good as before they became 
afflicted. Many really wonderful cures have been per- 
formed by the use of the waters of these Hot Springs, 
some of which have come under my personal observa- 
tion during my residence here ; of these I will cite a 
few instances. 

In 1874, a young man came to the Springs from Buf- 
falo, New York, so badly crippled with rheumatism 
that he had to be carried from the stage coach into the 
hotel. He called in one of the resident physicians and 
under his directions commenced bathing and drinking 
the water, and in less than six weeks was able to join in 
;t game of base ball. In July he returned to his home 
in the full enjoyment of renewed health and vigor. 

In July of the same year, an old gentleman, upwards 
of sixty years of age, was brought here from Montgom- 






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than three mon 
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In the 
visited th( 

vkin him intense >utV< rin 

the u 

oonsulted ntrv. 

;iii>l tried diffi n ;iu r places 

do relief. Becomin 
when, hearing of these - 



14 THE HOT SPRINGS 

them a trial, though with but little hope of obtaining 
any permanent relief. On his arrival here he placed 
himself under the care of a physician and at once com- 
menced the use of the hot water, both for drinking and 
bathing. He took no medicine whatever, and in six 
weeks returned home perfectly restored to health, and 
blessing the day when he heard of the wonderful Hot 
Springs of Arkansas. 

During the past winter, a gentleman from New York 
City was induced to come here and try the effect of the 
waters on a humorous ulcer, which made its appearance 
on his heel, and from which he had been suffering for 
several years, sometimes being confined to his bed for 
weeks. Placing himself under the care of a physician 
whose instructions he carefully followed, both in re- 
gard to diet and bathing, he soon began to notice an im- 
provement, and in two months was entirely cured, and 
for the first time in three years was able to wear a boot 
on the afflicted foot. When he first came to the Springs 
he was very skeptical as to the curative properties of the 
waters, affirming that, although he had been induced to 
come and give them a trial, he did so without any ex- 
pectation of finding relief, but long before he left he be- 
came convinced of his error and frequently remarked 
that he thought the half had not been told of the valu- 
able qualities of these, now world-renowned, waters, 
and declared his intention of paying the Springs an 
annual visit for the purpose of recuperating his health 
from the effects of close confinement to business. 

I could go on enumerating even the most extraor- 
dinary cures alone, until I would fill a large volume 
with the recital; but as this is intended to be a pocket 
manual I will stop with the few already mentioned, and 
refer you to any of the resident physicians for addition- 
al particulars. 



I i, but 

'Ivc- of their truth 
folDCM :m 

ih. ii- nil oding | 
Dr. J. 0. 1 

in per- 

thai otln i 
blood of Impiii 

i»M' cnlitilK 

the nerve* and I 

lliry Kill! 1, 

The 9 

the \ iaitoi 

maiiv complaints peculiar to the hatha 

have the i 

and softening the skin. Thin La I 

alone should be sufficient i<» warrant 

ai a \ \>\\. 

Belov i-i of the diseases h< 

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16 



THE HOT SPRINGS 



Rheumatism, 

Chronic Gout, 

Syphilis, 

Chronic Ague, 

Sick Headache, 

Chorea, 

Neuralgic Affections, 

Chronic Nasal Catarrh, 

Ulcerated Throat, 

Scrofulous Disease of Tonsil; 

Painful Menstruation, 

Absent Menstruation, from 

at time of puberty, and 

preseion, 
Green Sickness, 
Rheumatism of the Uterus, 
Impetigo, 
Acne, 
Ringworm, 



Rheumatic Gout, 
Gouty Synovitis, 

External Scrofula, 

Alcoholism, 

Paralysis, 

Hysteria, 

Ozena, 

Sore Throat, 

Enlarged Tonsils, 

s,Scanty Menstruation , 
Ulcer of Womb, 

want of development 

from temporary sup- 
Eczema, 

Chronic Urticaria, 
Rupia, 

Lepra Vulgaris, 
Chronic Ulcers. 



Conditions of the system rendering excitement of 
the circulation unadvisable, may prevent the favorable 
use of the water, or necesitate its enterdiction. 

The above list was kindly furnished me by Dr. Al- 
mon Brooks, one of the most prominent and successful 
physicians in the valley, whose long and extended ex- 
perience in the use of these waters, and success in their 
applicat ion, entitle his views to credence as standard 
authority. 






BATHING. 



i;illy if d 

t should 

h of 

n in 

temp which bal 

temp 

of hi :l11 of 

which can t>c \ 

,!„.,-,.. 'iii tth boom in lb 

lc\ which will be mentioi " ilh 

i bathing outfit the bath< 

which will be found dh rtitioD into 

apaxtmi • 

ami these apartmi nta aubdhld* d Into small I 

closets with a bath tub. and bc4 and cold water pi] 



IS TIIK HOT SPKTNGS 

each closet. At the rear of each closet is a vapor room 
or box. for the use of those who are ordered to take the 
vapor. On arriving at the bath house the bather is taken 
charge of by an attendent, who, taking his bathing card, 
assigns him to one of the bathing closets and prepares a 
bath of the prescribed temperature. When the bath is 
ready the bather is assisted into the tub, and a minute 
glass placed on a small convenient shelf, by which he is 
to regulate the length of time he remains in the bath. 
At the expiration of the time prescribed the attendant 
is called, who takes the patient from the tub, and 
places him in the u pack," which consists in wrapping 
him up in his blanket and placing him in the bath tub, 
from which the water has been removed. While in the 
pack the patient is required to drink as much of the hot 
water as possible. He is then taken from the pack, rubbed 
dry by the attendant, dressed and sent to his room un- 
til his blood becomes cooled to prevent his contracting 
cold. If the vapor is ordered, the patient is placed in 
the vapor box immediately on coming out of the bath, 
and remains there from two to five minutes, after which 
he is placed in the pack. Many persons who come 
here use neither the vapor nor the pack, and the watc 
is differently applied by different physicians in the 
treatment of the same class of diseases. 






BATH HOUSES. 



Tli 

thru 

The •■ 

ill the g*m 

i 

Prioe of bath 
baths i<t one «l<»ll;ir. or t . 
dollai 

HI II AMU TO* 

Thi 
liberally p 

Lent, ami the lo one I 

of the Hot Bprl and the I 

quests of that Boose b il • 
entrance from the hotel Tiny weal 

the bathers passing from the hotel to the bath b 
The vrater used her confined, I 

tOO dollar 

for one dollar; or iir. 



90 THE HOT SPRINGS 

RECTOR BATH HOUSE. 

This is the largest bathing establishment in the 
valley; is within a few rods of the Arlington Hotel, 
and near the Springs. It is owned by H. M. Rector, 
one of the claimants of the Hot Springs property. 
The water is conveyed in open troughs from springs 
at a short distance from the bath house. 

Price of baths, the same as at the Grand Central 
Bath House. 

WEIR & GEORGE'S BATH HOUSE 

is very neatly fitted up and is centrally located. The 
accommodations are excellent and the price of baths 
low. Single bath twenty-five cents or five dollars for 
a course of twenty-one baths. 

THE UPPER HALE BATH HOUSE 

is immediately above the Hale House, and is now be- 
ing repaired and refitted. 

THE LOWER HALE BATH HOUSE 

is a perfectly new building, just opened, and furnished 
new throughout; and, although small, is one of the 
best appointed bath houses in the valley. It is carpeted 
throughout; is supplied with box vapors, and the 
water is used directly from the Springs. 

Price of baths the same as at the Grand Central and 
Rector Bath Houses. The Hale bath houses are owned 
by John C. Hale, another of the Hot Springs claim- 
ants. 

Poor persons, unable to pay for bathing, have here- 
tofore been very badly treated and no accommodations 









in lai in oambi 

of M 

and \ [sited ill- po ' - i 

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bftthii 

:iil had a 

of n.. 
Hid. i' 

.inl be will be blessed by bui 
who will rial! th. - 
them the prii U< 

Such di-i 

be thoroughly appr 



32 THE HOT SPRINGS 



ACCOMMODATIONS. 



Having enumerated the bath houses, and explained 
the mode of bathing, I will now mention, some of the 
principal Hotels, and Boarding Houses; commencing 
with the 

ARLINGTON HOTEL, 

as that is the largest house in the valley, and one of 
the largest hotels in the South. It is just finished, and 
opened, and is located in the central part of the valley. 
The proprietors, Messrs. S. H. Stitt & Co., are affable 
gentlemen, of long experience in the hotel business, 
and keep an excellent house. 

THE GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL 

is a few rods above the Arlington, on the opposite side 
of the stream. It is smaller than its more pretentious 
neighbor, but has a wide and merited reputation as a 
first-class hotel. 

The house is two hundred and fifty-six feet in length, 
and has galleries above and below, extending the en- 
tire length of the building. The proprietors, Messrs. 
E. Q. Gibbon & Co., are courteous gentlemen, and do 
all in their power to promote the pleasure and com- 
fort of their guests. The Grand Central Bath House 
belongs to the proprietors of this hotel, and the only 
telegraph office in the valley is located in the office of 
the hotel. 



THX Hd M 

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ii popularity. 

THE KARL HO 

ntrally located, ami con 

share of patron 

ai reasonable 
propriefc 

Mr A R Bmilh.of the 
ha- one of the pleasant oi in the i 



W THE HOT SPRINGS 

has made it very attractive. Accommodations excel- 
lent, and charges moderate. 

THE CINCINNATI HOUSE 

still maintains its fair fame, as one of the standard 
hotels of the valley. Murphy & Carral, proprietors. 

THE SHARMAN HOUSE, 

kept by Messrs. Davis & Sharman, is just above the 
Grand Central Hotel, and is well furnished. Fare good, 
and charges reasonable. 

THE WAVERLY HOUSE, 

Mr. G. A. Meninger, proprietor, is a handsome, new 
house, pleasantly located, and very well furnished. 
The table is well supplied. 

THE BARNES HOUSE 

is next above the Waverly, and has, for several seasons, 
maintained its reputation as one of the best boarding 
houses in the valley. James Barnes, proprietor. 

THE HALE HOUSE 
has been re-opened for the season, J. C. Hale, proprietor. 

THE EUROPEAN HOTEL, 

offers good accommodations at reasonable prices. 
Messrs. Bush & Fannin are the proprietors. 

The (Allien House, the Morris House, the German 
House, the Illinois House, the Valley House, the Ex- 
celsioi House, and about fifty other boarding houses, 
oiler good fare and accommodations, for the prices 
charged. 






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tor examination two ot tin « i 
Borne Instances oftener. 



26 THE HOT SPRINGS 

NEIGHBORING SPRINGS I 

AND PUCES OF INTEREST. 



THE SULPHUR SPRINGS, 

eight miles southeast of the Hot Springs, are much 
resorted to by persons afflicted with Dyspepsia, Gout, 
Rheumatism, Affections of the Kidneys and Urinary 
Organs, Dropsy, Skin Diseases and, especially, Calcu- 
lus Affections, and with very satisfactory results. 
Some female complaints are also much benefited by 
the waters of these Springs. 

There is an excellent and commodious hotel at these 
Springs, the proprietor of which, Mr. P. J. Maher, is 
reputed to be a most attentive and provident host. 
The table is supplied with the best the market affords, 
excellently cooked and served. 

THE MOUNTAIN VALLEY SPRINGS 

are twelve miles north of Hot Springs, surrounded by 
beautiful scenery. The waters are very beneficial in 
many diseases, among which are the following: 
Chronic Chills and Fever, Dyspepsia, Gravel, Gleet, 
Stricture, Dropsy, Diabetis, Bright's Disease of the 
Kidneys, General Debility and many Female Com- 
plaints. 

The waters contain Iron, Lime, Magnesia, Soda, 
Silicate, Chlorine, and some other properties. 

The proprietor, Mr. J. G. Moody, keeps an excellent 
hotel at the springs for the accommodation of visitors, 
and many visit these Springs every year. 



OF ARKANSAS. 

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of the la 

was 

it it w.i 

daring th 
in) kind i i 

I 

II Bprings. 
The vrhetetone mill, 

Qorthwcsl from 11 •• 

dam, the 
of the mil 

wrll worth the 1i.mi1,, 

On 

top of th< s °b- 

tained one of the m 
nation can picture. 

There are manj other pointt 
of which the limiti work will pn 

mention being m 



GRAND CENTRAL 

HOTEL, 

HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS 



THIS House is new, is one of the largest in the Valley, and 
the location is the best at the Springs. It has two Galleries 
each two hundred and sixty feet in length, which, in summer, are 
cool and delightful promenades. 

The Furniture is new and of the best, and THE TABLE IS 
ALWAYS 

SUPPLIED WITH THE BEST OF EVERYTHING 

TO BE FOUND IN THE MARKET. 

THE ONLY 

TELEGRAPH OFFICE 

In the town is in the office of this Hotel. It is the only House 
haviug a 

IB .A. T iec house 

Belonging to the Hotel 
In which on he Guests of the House are permitted 

TO IS^VTHE- 

E. Q. GIBBON & CO. 

Proprietors. 



PRICE, lO GENTS. 



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